Wesley Homes, a faith-based, mission driven, highly regarded not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with a vision to expand and revolutionize senior living is seeking an Executive Director for our Des Moines, Washington campus located just a short distance from SeaTac airport. 

The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic direction and management oversight of the care, services, facilities and properties on the Des Moines Campus that include independent living, assisted living and a skilled nursing facility that is ACO affiliated. The Executive Director is responsible for planning, budgeting, building community partnerships with healthcare providers, occupancy, new program development, campus re-positioning, technology implementation, compliance and staff development to ensure a continuously improving high quality of care and services for our residents. 

The Executive Director reports to the President & CEO and works closely with the CEO, Board members and other management team members. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of regulatory requirements including those pertaining to ACOs and a minimum of 8 years of experience leading a similar multi-facility continuing care retirement community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure continuously improving, high quality, care and services for all residents.

2. Maintain positive resident relations. 

3. Work with the Sales/Marketing department to maximize occupancies.

4. Ensure operations are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.

5. Ensure that Wesley Homes Des Moines employees are appropriately hired, oriented, trained, supervised and evaluated.

6. Promote an attitude of customer service, innovation, collaboration and teamwork amongst employees across the organization.

7. Prepare operating and capital budgets and ensure all departments operate within established budget guidelines.

8. Actively participate in the redevelopment efforts (including fundraising, resident communication, project design and execution).

9. Actively evaluate additional/alternative products and services and make recommendations/implement, as appropriate.

10. Promote the campus and its services in the community.

11. Support and participate in community and industry organizations, as appropriate

12. Other projects and activities, as requested.

• Education Background - Four year college degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure, Registration, Certification - Must maintain a current Washington State Nursing Home Administrator's license and Assisted Living Certificate, both active and in good standing. Must be qualified by training and experience to carry out the above listed responsibilities.
• Special Training/Skills - Must have the ability to work well with the CEO, CFO, Board members and other senior managers. Must have strong analytical, risk assessment, strategic planning, leadership and communication skills.
• Work Experience - Previous successful experience in administering skilled nursing facilities and preferred experience with assisted living Communities and/or Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Accountable Care Organization certification experience preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A. Position requires a significant amount of walking on a daily basis throughout the campus

B. Be able to stand, sit, bend, and lift as necessitated by the job responsibilities.

C. Position requires repetitive motion such as working on computer terminal.

D. Ability to communicate (hear, speak, read and write) in the English language.

E. Ability to lift 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.

F. Ability to drive. 

G. 10% overall travel required. Occasional overnight travel.

This is an exempt level full-time position. This position is eligible for the full benefit package offered by Wesley Homes which includes Med/Vision/Dental, Life Insurance, Aflac, 403B Retirement account with company contribution, Paid Time Off, free parking.

Wesley Homes is a not for-profit organization that provides a network of services offering a continuum of care for older adults. It is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Wesley Homes has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Please submit applications through this link: http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WESLEYHOMES&cws=1&rid=1011  

For Questions contact: Aija Stapars, Vice President HR

Wesley Homes - 206-870-1208